Algonquin School third-grader Samantha Ann Strell, 9, of Prospect, center, was honored May 20 at the school by Prospect Mayor Robert Chatfield, left, and state Rep. Lezlye Zupkus (R-89) for winning the CHET Dream Big Competition for New Haven County. The competition, open to Connecticut students in grades kindergarten through fifth, is a drawing and essay contest in which students tell what they dream of doing after college. Strell was chosen for her drawing entry out of 2,200 applicants and is one of 93 students from across the state selected. Strell was presented with her award May 16 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Winners were each awarded a $300 CHET direct-sold 529 college savings account. -CONTRIBUTED
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